1John Sessford to James Madison, 13 January 1829 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that you take an interest in the growth of this City, I have taken the liberty of enclosing my last publication of the improvements &c. and on the back of which I have copied in detail those of the 1st Ward, that you may see the manners in which I keep my list. With the best wishes for your health & happiness I am with much respect Your friend RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
2James Madison to John Sessford, 20 January 1829 (Madison Papers)
J. M. returns his thanks to Mr. Sessford for the copy of his Statistical view of the City of Washington. He wishes Mr. S. may long be a witness of its progressive improvement, and add to that enjoyment a large share of individual prosperity. Draft (DLC) .